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6th nutrient category
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water
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4 functions of water
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1: medium of cell
2: transportation of nutrients 3: hydration, structure 4: dissipate heat |
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3 electrolytes
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1: sodium
2: chloride 3: potassium |
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electrolyte function
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nerve transmission
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3 types of dehydration
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1: sweating
2: diarrhea 3: vomiting |
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chemical composition
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H20 + Na + Cl
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what happens to blood when you sweat
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becomes thicker
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2 types of water compartments
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1: extracellular
2: intracellular |
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extracellular
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outside the cell, fluid between cells, more sodium/chloride
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intracellular
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inside the cell, more potassium
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recommendations for sweating
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1) drink small amounts of cool water
2) replace sodium |
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1 pint of H20 is equivalent to
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1 pound
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sodium chloride
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salt
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hypronatremia
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decreased blood sodium
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crampers V non-crampers
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heavy sweaters are more prone to cramping because of loss of sodium
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Thirst effect on the body
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2% body weight loss
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potassium rich foods
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bananas, oranges
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diarrhetics
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caffeine, alcohol
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diarrhea
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water loss, sodium loss
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